The Swiss ball is a simple piece of gym equipment, very often underestimated. In fact, it creates numerous opportunities for the functional, complex full-body workout. We are going to present various ideas for Swiss ball workout you can do both at home and at the gym. Part one of the series is meant for strengthening...

Even if you don’t like running, it does not mean you cannot work out for endurance and train your respiratory system. Yes, jogging is simple and does not require much equipment. But there are other ways for cardio, as time- and cost-efficient as jogging and equally simple. For all those who are not very fond...

We use our wrists in numerous exercises. But we usually seem to forget about the wrists themselves when it comes to strengthening. That’s why we often experience discomfort, soreness, or even pain in the wrist area when exercising, especially at the beginning of our fitness route. How to take a proper care of the wrists...

You may not be aware that some of the things you do, or don’t do, after workout are bad for your body and general shape. They may also diminish your results. For the optimal training routine, you should pay attention also to what you do not only during, but also in between your training sessions....

The burpee is one of the most popular full-body exercises. The functional movement, beloved by the Crossfitters, requires a lot of energy, strength, and speed, and at the same time, involves no gym equipment. It’s also a great exercise for a HIIT routine. Here’s the secret of the classic burpee’s effectiveness, plus 5 ways for...

Vacation is often seen as a time that may be rough for those who watch their weight. We need holiday to take a break from work. But can we take a break from diet and exercise at the same time? Is the holiday a threat for our weight loss plan considering diet and workout? What...

The time of holiday has come, and the question arises again: should I take a break from workout on vacation? What can be meant by “the break”? Is every break a bad idea? Here’s more on how to plan your workout cycle on vacation to stay in shape and gain the most from your holiday...

Seems easy, until you try – the bridge. Involves a nice level of flexibility and strength. After the initial stage of general stretching (see Vol.1 of this article), it’s time for practice. Here are various techniques you may try to master the backbend, as an upgrade to your yoga skills or simply as a new...

If you want to upgrade your yoga skills or just look for another fitness challenge, bridge is the pose to learn. It’s not easy to learn it, especially if you’ve never tried it before, but if you use proper technique and follow all the progression steps – you are able to do it. Here are...

Every complete workout involves some stretching at the end. In two previous volumes of this article, we’ve got great bodyweight exercises to strengthen the core, back, arms and legs. In a nutshell, a full-body workout on just one simple piece of gym equipment. But that’s not all you can do at the stall bars. Here...